Flack's Revenge

SEPTEMBER 16, 2014

” Said another way (as we teach in media training), in any market, one company will rise to the top, fueled by “story energy” The media will inexplicably latch on and just fawn. The answer lies in the story energy, taste, and the intoxicating power that an intangible such as brand can have.

Energy 196

Energy Analysis Media Retail 196

Cision

AUGUST 24, 2016

Cheryl Byrne, a communications consultant in Marblehead, MA, says listening to your audience is one the most important things for a brand to do. In this interview, Cheryl discusses the keys to maintaining your brand reputation, the challenges social media presents and how to keep your audience engaged. How did you handle it?

Social Media 120

Social Media Reputation Crisis Media Training 120

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

APRIL 21, 2016

If B2B is your game, you know you’re not speaking to the public at large in the same way a mass-market brand would. With a little creative thinking and connecting the dots, B2B programs can have the same flair as the sexiest of consumer brands. Social media is just as important, if not more, than in B2C.

B2B 120

B2B B2C Product Launch Creativity 120

PRSay

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

“[The pandemic has] been all-consuming, particularly for me as someone who focuses on writing about consumer health,” he said. “I So just the fact that we have this all-consuming story has been a big change.”. Connect with Lisa on Twitter: @LisaArledge. Photo credit: alex ruhl ].

Journalism 211

Journalism Report Interviews Meeting 211

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 11, 2017

Intrepid PR strategists pitch an editor a trend piece on new IoT security or other products and voila, a round-up story with five or six brands appears. Without a PR firm in tow, the odds are that a company spokesperson hasn’t been thoroughly prepared to face the media. Response to legislative initiatives.

Company 136

Company Interviews Reputation Privacy 136

Prohibition

JANUARY 24, 2022

These events, if not managed properly, might have a detrimental impact on the company’s brand. Using the services of an agency is an excellent approach to safeguard and restore your company’s brand’s reputation and brand image. We offer communication spokesperson training support.

Crisis Communications 62

Crisis Communications Crisis Agency Communications 62

PR in High Definition

AUGUST 24, 2020

Fast-forward to today and social media is not only dominating the world around us but playing an active role in the comms world too. From the first days of sites like Friends Reunited, social media is now capable of helping people start businesses, helping to drive revenue and humanise brands.

Social Media 86

Social Media Media Television Ethics 86

Prohibition

APRIL 24, 2020

For example if you’re a food brand or a restaurant can you share recipe ideas for people to make in their kitchen? Or if you’re a fitness guru or diet brand can you offer at home workouts or advice on how to stay active? But that doesn’t mean all brands also need to adopt this tone, in fact the opposite!

Pitching 62

Pitching How To B2C Meeting 62

Communications Conversations

AUGUST 21, 2018

I get to work with so many different types of media on a daily basis – from tech outlets to both long- and short-lead lifestyle/consumer publications, to national and local news stations. You were previously a mentor with The Brand Lab, an organization devoted to cultivating more diversity in the creative fields.

Sports 113

Sports Retail Local Report 113

MaccaPR

MAY 23, 2016

Those of us who are healthcare marketers and communicators have a lot of work to do to gain consumer trust. One result from the study: in contrast to the nearly 500 tweets from e-cigarette brands, marketers and resellers, there were zero tweets from public health groups about the effects of e-cigarette use. What does that mean?

Conference 80

Conference Healthcare Marketing Crisis 80

Remote PR Jobs

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Thanks to the growth of digital platforms like social media, the news cycle is rotating faster than ever before. Couple that with an endless to-do list of research, writing, media training and more, and it seems nearly impossible to keep up, let alone make sense of it all.

Pitching 100

Pitching Interviews Trends Journalism 100

PR for Anyone

APRIL 13, 2022

93% of businesses gain new customers as a result of branded video content. To me, the biggest statistic that stands out in this is that 93% of businesses gain new customers as a result of branded video content. I want people to watch them, consume them, and take action and when they are short and sweet, that happens.

Video 130

Video Strategy YouTube Interviews 130

5W PR

JANUARY 31, 2024

It encompasses strategic communication to build and maintain positive relationships with the media, stakeholders, and the general public. Tech PR professionals work to generate favorable publicity, manage crises, and position technology brands as industry leaders. This is especially effective for consumer technology products.

Technology 78

Technology Product Launch Crisis Management Case Study 78

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 7, 2019

Air cover – PR pros are not top guns, paratroopers, or bombardiers; air cover refers to media visibility that supplements or helps support more substantial stories — or even other departments’ initiatives. Earned media – Interns need to learn this term first, since it’s among the things clients bring on agencies for.

Agency 192

Agency Internal International Pitching 192

Prohibition

OCTOBER 27, 2023

No day is the same – in one meeting I might be discussing the latest paid social platform updates with an FMCG brand, and in the next conducting media training with university lecturers. What’s your top tip for someone looking to get into the PR/social media industry? It sounds obvious but consume media!

Meeting 62

Meeting Agency Fashion Social Media 62

Communications Conversations

NOVEMBER 20, 2017

I handle our media relations, whether it’s local consumer news or national industry pubs, I work to build relationships and create partnerships that can help enhance our brand. This includes strategy, pitching, building talking points, media training staff and distributing through applicable channels.

Meeting 0

Meeting Social Media Employee Pinterest 0

Communications Conversations

JULY 18, 2019

You also do a ton of media relations-TV work in town. In fact, you’re well-known as THE person to work with if you want to get on TV and you work with a consumer brand! And, what’s the one tip you’d give other PR/media relations folks for getting their clients more TV appearances?

Local 94

Local Course Community Interviews 94

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 31, 2017

What’s the cost of a brand crisis? As video of United Airlines passenger Dr. David Dao being violently dragged from his seat went viral, the media – and a global audience of prospective customers – were horrified. United’s reputation storm came just days after brand Pepsi weathered a different kind of eruption.

Crisis 180

Crisis Airlines Brand Branding 180

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 15, 2020

Brand-to-brand collaboration. Likely see more brand-to-brand and brand-to-influencer collaborations. 2021 will see an increase in podcasts, with more brands and institutions harnessing the power of this very intimate form of communication as some consumers attempt to ration their screen time.

Marketing 168

Marketing Employee Content Marketing Training 168